Adult life : aging, responsibility, and the pursuit of happiness /
What does it mean to be an adult? In this original and compelling work, John Russon answers that question by leading us through a series of rich reflections on the psychological and social dimensions of adulthood and by exploring some of the deepest ethical and existential issues that confront human...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Albany :
State University of New York Press,
[2020].
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| Series: | SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy.
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| Summary: | What does it mean to be an adult? In this original and compelling work, John Russon answers that question by leading us through a series of rich reflections on the psychological and social dimensions of adulthood and by exploring some of the deepest ethical and existential issues that confront human life, intimacy, responsibility, aging and death. Using his knowledge of the history of philosophy along with the combined resources of psychology, sociology and anthropology, he explores the behavioral challenges of becoming an adult and examines the intimate relationships that are integral to healthy development. He also studies our experiences of time and space, which address both aging and the crucial role that our material environments play in the formation of our personalities. Of special note is Russon's provocative assessment of the economic and political contexts of contemporary adult life and the distinctive problems they pose. Engaging and accessible, Adult Life is for anyone seeking the profound lessons our human culture has learned aboutliving well. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 227 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-213) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1438479514 9781438479514 |